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NFA in Zahid’s case AG’s call, says Home Minister
BANDAR BAHARU: The decision of no further action (NFA) on the 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds linked to Deputy Prime […]
Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$13.6bil buyout proposal
HONG KONG: Hang Seng Bank shareholders on Thursday approved a plan by its majority owner HSBC to take the bank private, in a landmark move to further boost the Asia-focused […]
Russia says foreign troops in Ukraine would be targets after UK and France pledge post-ceasefire deployment
MOSCOW, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Russia said on ‌Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be “legitimate combat targets”, after ‌Britain and France announced plans to […]
Syrian army orders evacuations as heavy fighting grips Aleppo’s Kurdish areas
Jan 8 (Reuters) – The Syrian army ‌clashed with fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in parts of Aleppo on Thursday and ‌ordered residents to evacuate, accusing the […]
Anwar arrives in Istanbul for final leg of Turkiye visit
ISTANBUL: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Thursday (Jan 8) to attend several programmes before concluding his three-day official visit to Turkiye. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 9:00 […]
Acquisition of MPMS 2 vessel a strategic step to strenghten maritime ops, says MMEA DG
PUTRAJAYA: The acquisition of the Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) 2 is a highly significant strategic step in efforts to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), […]
‘Truth prevails’, says Zahid in expressing gratitude at AGC’s NFA decision
SHAH ALAM: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed gratitude following the decision by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to discontinue the prosecution against him in the case […]
Motorcyclist goes into oncoming traffic, crashes into car
JOHOR BARU: A 29-year-old motorcyclist was injured after he drifted into the opposite lane and crashed into an oncoming car. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 9:00 pm Source: […]
Fake gun seized but no shots fired after early-morning scuffle at karaoke joint, say Melaka cops
MELAKA: Melaka Police said that an imitation firearm was used in an early-morning scuffle at a karaoke outlet in Taman Melaka Raya here, while denying claims circulating on several media […]
Orkim wins contract of affreightment from BHPetrol
PETALING JAYA: Orkim Bhd has received a letter of award for a contract of affreightment (COA) from Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol). Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 […]